Simplicity is for everyone
We know it doesn’t have to cost the earth to mean the world. Our services mean you can say goodbye on your terms, because simplicity means living (and dying) within your means.
We always provide the most respectful and affordable option that suits your needs.
Want to know your options about Planning a Funeral?
Plans & Pricing
Our Plans can be adapted for burial if cremation is not preferred. Please contact us directly if you would like to discuss your wishes in detail and get an idea of costings.
Viewing of your loved one & cremation
- 24 Hour Telephone Response
- Professional Service Fee
- Meeting With Funeral Director during business hours
- Bringing Your Loved One Into Our Care During Business Hours
- Basic Mortuary Care (No Embalming)
- Basic Cremation Casket (Upgradeable If Desired At Additional Cost)
- Viewing at Simplicity Funerals For Immediate Family (5-10 people) for 1 Hour
- Taking Your Loved One To Canterbury Or Harewood Crematorium
- Cremation Fee
- Death Certificate
- Ashes Will Be Available From The Crematorium Within 2 Working Days of CremationIf you require more time with your loved one or the opportunity for family and friends to gather together without a service or any formal structure our Simply Family Plan would be better suited.Bringing Your Loved One Into Our Care After Hours and/or Meeting Funeral Director After Hours Will Incur Additional Cost
A simple gathering & cremation - No funeral service
- 24 Hour Telephone Response
- Professional Service Fee
- Meeting With Funeral Director during business hours
- Bringing Your Loved One Into Our Care During Business Hours
- Partial Embalm
- Basic Cremation Casket (Upgradeable If Desired At Additional Cost)
- Viewing At Simplicity Funerals or Family Residence For Family & Friends
- Use of Memories Lounge For Up To 3 Hours (Capacity 20 People) or Transporting Your Loved One To Family Residence
- Taking Your Loved One To Canterbury or Harewood Crematorium
- Cremation Fee
- Death Certificate
- Ashes Will Be Available From The Crematorium Within 2 Working Days of CremationIf you wish to have a more structured and personalised service for your loved one our Simply Respectful Option would be better suited.Bringing Your Loved One Into Our Care After Hours and/or Meeting Funeral Director After Hours Will Incur Additional Cost
(price on application)
A funeral or memorial service tailored to your requirements
- Options to consider:
- Venue
- Celebrant or Clergy
- Cremation or Burial
- Service Sheets
- Memorial Book
- Photo Tribute (Slideshow)
- Music
- Recording and/or Livestream
- Casket Choice
- Floral Tribute
- Catering
- Newspaper Notice
Send a Tribute
If you can’t attend the funeral, but would like to send a special message .
Our Services
Peace of mind
We are members of the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand. This means that you have peace of mind that we are upholding a strong standard of code and ethical principals consistent on a national level.
